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Picture framing, gilding, furniture repair and upholstery

1227398401 1227830401 7 book online add to wishlist November 23 - November 28 2008 from £390 Repairing and caring for furniture using traditional methods. Roger Passmore Reference: 5D 0040 Ability:Beginners/Intermediate 4393 7

If you are attracted to the idea of renovating and caring for your favourite pieces of furniture and have practical aptitude, this course is for you. Work includes minor repairs (for those used to handling tools), correcting surface blemishes and refurbishing as appropriate. Typical projects include repairing chair joints, re-finishing stripped pine and tackling tables with marked and stained tops. The tutor gives demonstrations, talks and one-to-one tuition suited individual needs.

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Roger Passmore

Roger Passmore is a freelance restorer and conservator of antique furniture and wooden artefacts. He originally trained on the West Dean College Diploma Course. full profile

Full course details and timetable are available for download in PDF format.